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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

AS compared with the week previous, III
shows decrease OF s69, 39l bushels of wheat;
3,OaS.Os5 of corn; 1879 of rye, and 10S.75S OF
barley.
WHEAT Pools IN GALVESTON AND SAN
FRANcIsco.-A Galveston syndicate specula-
ting in wheat have over three million bushels
In Chicago elevators. and have contracts in ex-
istence for five hundred thousand more of real
wheat. They are holding for a higher price in
June. Up to the 3rd instant, wheat.shipments
from San Francisco for some time previous
had almost ceased. The Bulletin says: "Until
something occurs to break the pool in wheat
stocks. the outlook for wheat-ships will con-
tinue gloomy in the extreme There is enough
wheat in the State to load fifty ships. but 1T is
locked up by the SPECTATORS who have secured
contracts for great deal more than exists
All season contracts expire at the end of the
current month, but there have been great
many buyers of 1887 contracts disposed Of
thus carrying the speculations over into the
next CROP" The accumulation of wheat
stocks principally has run the disengaged ton
mage in port to iO4. 400 tons, against 25,SO0 tons
last year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

FOR TREAsURER:-
JAMES N. GARLAND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

Ladies, have you seen the beautiful EN-
BROIDERED ROBES. at WELLER'S.
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Fine Entertainment for Benefit of the
Confederate Monument.

Through the good taste and active exertions
of the ladies of the Confederate Monument
Committee. the public will be treated on next
Friday night in the Opera House with q most
interesting, beautiful, and enjoyable entertain
ment, given for the benefit of the Confederate
Monument fund.
The first part of this entertainment will con-
sist of presentation of"Paradise and the Peri"
from Thomas Moore's gorgeous poem of Lalla
Rookh. The following scenes will be presented !:
SCENE 1.-Garden. Introduction. Miss Louise
Powell. Peri standing at the Gate of Paradise
Peri-Miss Jennie May Peck. Angel-Miss
Mary Grattan. Music-How the Gates Came
Ajar. Messrs; Cooke and Euritt, Miss M. B.
SCENE 2-River. Two warriors and PERI
Messrs Tom Kinney and Yates, Miss Jennie
Peri catches the last glorious drop his heart
shed. and keeps it as an offering at the Gate
Music-Rest troubled Soul, Mr.. Euritt.
SCENE 3.-Peri appears at the Gate hoping to
gain admission and is refused.
SCENE Might, (moonlight) Characters
Mr.. George Walters, Misses Birdie McCue and
vanishing soul as a fit offering. Music-Love's
Last Greeting, MIR. Cooke.
SCENE 5.-Peri appears at the Gate OF Paradise
with the sigh, and is refused. Music.
SCENE 6.-Characters- Mr.. FitZ Elder, Miss
Minnie Mccoy, Miss Jennie May Peck. Peri
catches the Penitential tear. hoping with it to
gain admission. Music-Flee Bird Mr..
Euritt.
SCENE 7.-Angel at the Gate accepts the Pen1-
tential tear and Peri is admitted. Music
Chorus The Choir in support consists Of forty
two Angels; numerous TableauX, with music,
behind the scenes
PART acknowledgements chorus, over fifty
voices, carefully selected, and representing the
best talent. The chorus singers appropriately
| and fancily costumed, singing during the exc
cution of an intricate and beautiful march,
This performance is supplemented with choice
selections by the Stonewall Band. and Corn ct
solos by distinguished talent.
In addition, Rotations by cultured elocu-
tionists, and solos by Mrs. VIM. L. Bumgard-
ner, Miss Kate McGuffin, and Miss Uhl.
The ladies whose untiring efforts are directed
to the success of this undertaking are:
Mesdames NJ. p. Miller, G. E. Myrick, Hugh
Henry, James Mcfarland, II. D. Peck, James
Bumgardner. Jr.. g. G. Gooch, C. H. Getzen-
danner w. l.. Olivier, G. Men. Whittle, Will
liam McCue, ]. D. Crowle. John Hoge J. T.
Tannehill.
The scale of admission has been fixed at the
following low prices Orchestra and Orchestra
Circle SO cents. No extra charge for reserved
seats. Balcony Is cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

FOR SHERIFF
THOMAS r.. N. SPECk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
SHERIFF
CoMMONWEALTH's ATTORNEY.

COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY.
To the People Of augusta
am a candidate for CoMMoNwEALTH'S AT
ToRNEY. and, if elected, will faithfully perform
the duties connected with the office.
Respectfully,
mar9-tde JOHN N. OPIE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

Remember, WELLER has the best stock of
Black Goods in the city, and at the
LOWEST PRICES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

LEXINGTON PREsBYTERY DELEGATES TO THE
GENERAL AssEMBLv.-The Southern General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church meets In
st. Louis this week. Lexington Presbytery at
its recent session, appointed Revs. DIR. 7. L..
Preston, of Lexington, and c. R. Vaughan, of
New Providence. and Elders Judge Grattan, of
Harrisonburg, and William Withrow, Esq. of
Waynesboro', representatives to that body
The three first named were in Staunton last
Monday route for st. Louis and left by the
midnight train of the c. & o. line of that day
Mr. Withrow was expected to join his col
leagues at that time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
EXCURSION TO WASHINGTON.

large assortment of WHITEWASH and
PAINT-BRUSHES. at CHILD'S Drug Store
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COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE.

COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE.
To the Voters Of augusta County,
hereby announce myself as candidate for
the office of COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
for North River Township. shall feel thank
full for the vote of any man. irrespective of
party. Politically, am Republican. and if
elected shall give my best efforts to the work
melting out justice to all.
Respectfully,
apI27-tde JACOB 7. EWING.
To the Voters of augusta County,
l hereby announce myself a candidate for
the office of COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
for Middle River District In making this an
nouncement, beg leaye on behalf of myself
to say that am young man, unacquainted
with the workings of political parties. and
in my capacity to discharge the duties of the
office. A. STUART HOUFF.
mar9-tda
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18


PETERSoN's MAGAZINE for June is on our to-
BILE, fresh and bright, as the first month of sum-
mer ITSELF The steel engraving, handsome col
ored fashion-plate, and numerous wood-cuts
are even above their usual average of excel
lence and. regarded from literary point OF
view, this number, both in the matter of tales
and poetry, is more than ordinarily rich and
varied. The illustrated story, "Dick Lacey's
Choice" is charmingly told. and Mrs. Sher-
woods interesting serial, 1.-The Professor
Daughter" closes in a dramatic and satsfac-
tory manner. A new volume begins with the
July number, affording good opportunity to
subscribe or to form clubs. Terms: two dollars
year, with large reductions to clubs. Aspect
men copy will be sent free to anyone desiring
to get up club Address Peterson's Magazine,
3O6 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Go to Shirley & TAYLOR'S for MOurn-
ing Goods of all kinds. aprl3
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

All the Latest Nov elites in WHITE GOODS
can be found at WELLER'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.
TO the Voters of augusta County,
| have the honor TO announce myself a can
didate Tor the office of CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT of Augusta county.
feb23 tide E. A. FCLCHER.
SHERIFF.
To The Voters of augusta -
hereby announce myself a candidate for
the Office of SHERIFF of Augusta county.
marie tide WIN. MCCUE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

Election Day-Thursday, May eeth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
Our, SELF

FOLDING. BAR BENDER-latest thing
out-will go through an S-foot space.
RS- Be sure to examine these goods before
buying.
Engines. Threshers. Hay Balers, and many
other articles in hand handled by u.s. and
If you want anything in the machinery line
we would be pleased to supply you.
LYNN az CO.,
P. O. Box 23S. Staunton. Va.
aprI3 V & we
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

If you wish Beautiful Complexion use
the BROMINE and ARSENIC WATER.
CHILD'S ORIG STORE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
Children,s Day.

For the prettiest SPRING GINGHAMS, go
to WELLER'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

go to Shirley & TAYLOR'S for NEW
Beaded Passamenteries, Beaded Ornaments,
Beaded Fannels and Fronts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
SYRUP OF FIGS,

Let every Democrat do his duty on cleo.
tion day-Thvsdoy, May 26th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

Rev. A. R. Cooke. pastor of the Presbyterian
church at Waynesboro', was absent last Sab
bath on visit to friends in the Southern part
of the State. Rev. R. G. Walker preached to
his congregation last Sabbath morning and
night
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
NEW FIRM.

Mr.. Fftzhugh Elder has this day been adj
m1tted to an interest in my business, which
will hereafter be conducted under the name of
w ELLER 81 ELDER.
During the last month quite large quanti-
ty of goods have been disposed of at our staugh-
ter prices. Sales at these marked dolon prices
will be continued during the present month;
and those who fail to take advantage of them
will miss most desirable bargains.
Those indebted to me on past dealings are
requested to settle without delay.
@. l.. WELLER.
From the foregoing, it will be seen that am
now interested in the business of Mr.. @. l..
Weller. and respectfully request my friends
and the public to bestow on the new firm
liberal patronage. 1t will certainly be my en-
deavor to make the house worthy of whatever
favor it may receive at the hands of the public
marie FITZHUGH ELDER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

Go to Shirley & TAYLOR'S for French
Satteens-largest stock in the city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

For ECZEMA,
For ROUGH SKIN,
For SPLOTCHES,
For LIVER SPOTS
Use BROMINE and ARSENIC WATER
Sold al G. G. CHILD'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
DEATHS.

1bttnu,.fe. are CHARGED 10, at aducrttstnC rores.
Nokicesof deQth spuh Lishe dQrQtalitottsLn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18
Owner and Proprietor of the
nd Dan = La -.


We have been awarded the Agency of Dr.
Scotts Electric Corsets. which have performed
more wonderful cures than anything else un-
der the sun. Life, HEALTH Elegance, and Du-
rability are all combined in this excellent ar
t1cle, and GLADKE'S is the only House in
this city where they can be procured. apo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

New DRESS GOODS! DRESS GOODS! in
endless variety. at
Shirley & TAYLOR'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

If you intend to paint this Spring. call and
examine my stock Of Ready Mixed Paint.
I also offer full line of PURE WHITE LEADS
and OILS. G. q. CHILD, Druggist.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

that tend to injure the production or the man
ufacture of wooden goods.
VISIBLE SUPPLY OF GRAIN.-FolIowing Is
the visible supply of grain in the United States
and Canada as announced in the New York
Chamber of Commerce on the 9th INSTANT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-18

Cattle sold at these figures lire weight. Hogs
are sold at net ,veight that is 20 per cent (gene7
otly) Off from tive ,oeight. Sheep are sold gross.
that is ltue aoeight, or nothing OIL
Beef Cattle.-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as
follows:
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1887-06-28
Nuntu,er 83f.

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BET ber &adtebr gum gudinsbumpuIaif ben
Bss elm, ben ite Dor so Sabren bel Der
Rr0nuns sefabren mar. Sn alien Saupt.
itdoten bss 2anbes fanben srOBartiss Su
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iauminirt. Sn SrIanb's 5auptitabt,
@orf, aber mari Der g6beI ben SQumini.
rsnben bte 6eniter Elm uub rief: rgs lebs
Barnel!" - aud aus amerita liefen eiue
Wense 9Iiduuni9ssa aoreiIen elm.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1887-06-28
BuIsarien.

8eIsrab, 2a. Suni. Nus 8uass
risn 1T bier bie Ra3ri9t sinsetroffen, Sas
Rsssnt StambuIow uab Der PraRbe,,t Srr
SObranie, 3imtOp, uon 8sri9poreusn aes
fansen senommen worben finb, Wau
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@lauben,
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1887-06-28
Srautr d.

Baris, 20. SUM. S@lassnbs @etter
baben IN benz nsuen @iisnbabntunnsl Bel
Gap TN Ospartemsut OberaIpsn ben Cob
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sefabrt.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
THEY MUST HANG.
The Court Denies the Application
 for Writ of Error.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-'The Supreme Court of the United States has refused to interfere in the case of the Chicago Anarchists. At noon to-day when the Court met this declslon was announced. Chief Justice Waite read It.
 It was not known whether the decision was reached by unanimous vote, but the belief Is that it was. The opinion upon which the de- cision is based will be made public talk. Chief Justice Waite simply announced that m the case of Spies, Parsons, ct al, kuown as the Anarchist case of Chicago, praying for writ of error, the prayer is denied.
 The application to the Supreme Court was argued in behalf of the Anarchists by distin- gushed counsel. all of whom had been at one time or another members of Congress-
 One of them, Randolph Tucker, has been chairman of the Judiciary Committee Gen. Butler was once member of that com- mittce. Gen Roger A. Pryor was also mem Der of the House, serving before the war.
 The application did not touch upon the merits of the case. It was purely legal and involved an interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment upon points about which some doubts have arisen.
 The opinion of the Court will be regarded as impor. ant aside from the fact that it brings the Anarchists surely to the gallows because of the interpretation that is given to these disputed points.
 It has always been with extreme reluctance that the United States Courts have stepped in and assumed jurisdiction in cases finally de- termined by State courts, and never unless in these cases there has been clear violation of constitutional law of the United States The speedy decision to which the Supreme Court had come indicates that the court had no diff culiy in reaching a conclusion that the anarch- ists were convicted without any violation of constitutional rights guaranteed by the Con- , stitution.
 The decision is no surprise to those who fol- lowed the arguments, and it is believed that the Anarchists council, after the argument, were satisfied that they had not convinced tho court that the men were convicted through violation of the fundamental law.
 Nothing now remains to prevent the execu- tion but the act of Gov. Oglesby.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
FOR COAST DEFENCE.
Completion of the MiantOnonia h
 and Lots of Torpedocs Advised

The Naval Board of Coast Defence has near ly completed its report. It has agreed upon system of defence consisting of monitors sup ported by auxiliary craft, such as rams and torpedo boats, and has found that the &, 0OO, 900 appropriated by Congress for this purpose will be sufficient to establish at least one unit of the system. The monitor Miantonomah has been selected as the vessel which will be the centre of the unit, and she will be equip ped with several fleet rams, which in turn will De accompanied and protected by small speedy torpedo boats and fish torpedoes. If this unit should be found to work harmonionsly and cf- ficiently the system can be indefinitely ex tended from year to year witho t requiring a great expenditure at one time.
 One important point remaining unsettled however, concerns the auxiliary craft. The rams brought before the Board are of two gen. eral classes. The first class is a type of heavy rams intended to crush ill the side of ship by powerful blow. The second class, which meets with more favorable consideration at the hands of the Board, includes what is known as the Bertlan system. These rams are double ended, have ferryboat bows, so as to prevent the submarine ram from being twisted off when an enemy is struck at an angle, and be- ing equipped with propellcrs at each end, are capable of turning as on pivot. They arc also equipped with diving torpedoes attached
 to cables so as to swing up and explode be- meath vessels bottom regardless of the net now relied upon as protection against torpe- does. The Board has been prevented from
 making any difnite recommendation touching
 this type of ram because of lack of breadth ill its instructions, which relate to rams, but do
 not mention torpedocs. The matter will therefore, have to be held in abeyance until Secretary Whitney returns. Meanwhile the department has issued orders to the Torpedo Board to discontinue further experiments with the Howell torpedo, for the reason, it is un- | derstood, that 1t is not claimel to be able tC | circumvent the chain protective nets.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
Sandy WilliamsOn's Luck.

The Oil City Derrick tells this story: ''See that old fellow on tho wagon 2" asked Curt Robinson of the Dcr71ck. "That is Sandy Williamson. He Is driving team now for living, and back in '65 he was worth $2O0,000. Got his money in funny way, too. He was hauling for an oil company that was operating near the mouth of Cherry Run. The company was in hard luck and gave Sandy an eighth in we'll they were drilling for six months wages they owed him. Sandy was pretty hard up for the money, but he thought that was a pretty good gamble and accepted the proposition. The we'll had long fish ing job, and Sandy offered his interest in it to me and others for $100, but we didn't have the nerve to take it. The we'll came in big and he sold his eighth for $150, ,OO0 cash, after selling his share of the production for month for $10 a barrel. Sandy went to Dublin to visit his parents, fixed the old folks up in a nice little business, and continued his tour around the world. At Bombay he bought an elephant, without having any use for the beast, and it died the next day, Sandy said, of collie. From shat day he had no luck. When he got home he went to speculating ill stocks and was cleaned out in six months. He went back to driving team and he Is still at 1t. Williamson firmly believes that the elephant shoodooed' him, and that if he hadn't bought it he would be rich man to-day,
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
Expensive Living in Washington.

A Washington letter says:-I hear many complaints about the increased expense of living in Washington, and the high rents that are troubling many 8 statesman whose salary is his sole in come. Houses in the fashionable sec tion now rent from $6OO to 1000 q year, and the $500 houses are, as rule, little ones of six or eight rooms. Almost any kind of house that a statesman wants to live in will cost him $10O to $2OO month, and if he wants. house large enough to be conspicuous it will cost him from three to four times this amount. This is great town for the renting of furnished houses, and furni- ture 50 rented brings in, as arule, about 2 per cent. month. A Washington paper containing rent advertisements lies before me as l write, and it ha colums of houses to rent at from $1, 900 per month down. When you consider that a Congressman gets only $417 a month you can see that & house that costs him $2OO or $500 a month takes a large part of his salary. The cost of living outside of house rent IS dearer here than in many other large cities. Provisions are plenty and of the best, but they bring the highest prices, and good butter sells from 35 cents and up ward pound now, and certain grades cost $1 during the season. Meats are high, and Chicago meats are, as rule, sold.
Connecticut western news., 1887-11-09
OPPOSED TO WAR.
The English Arbitration COmmis-
 sion at the White House.

The President received a deputation from Great Britain, who desire his cooperation in securing a treaty between that country and tho United States which shall provide for the The delegation included Lord Kinnaird, the Right Hon. Sir Lyon Playfair, M. F.; Sir George Campbell, NJ. F.; Sir John Swinburne, NJ: F.; MT. Haley Stewart, M F.; Mr. Benja- P; MT. Caleb Wright, M. F., MT. A. D. Pro vand. M F.; MT. Octavius V. Morgan, NJ. P; Mir. Munro Ferguson, M. F., and MT. John Freake of London, MT. John Ingalls, of Glas- gov, and MT. John Wilson of Durham, repre- sentatives of the Trades Union Congress. Ac- companying the delegation were MT. William Jones, Secretary of the Peace Association of London; the Rev. Mir. Rowland B. Howard of Boston, Mir. John B. Wood and Philip c. Gar rett of Philadelphia, and the Rev. Dr. Eaton of New York Mr. Andrew Carnegie of Pennsylvania introduced the visitors to the President in short address,.
 The Right Hon. Lyon Playfair, Representing the members of Parliament, and Mir. John Wilson, representing the Trade Congress, also made short addresses in support of the move ment. Mir. Cremer, M. F., Secretary of the Workingnen's Association, who originated the memorial, then presented it to the President. In his address he said that the Workingmcn's Association was the original promoter of the
 memorial, but thct he presented the memorial not in the name of any section of Engiishmen,
 but on behalf of 233 members of the British House of Commons. It has been signed by Liberals and Conservatives, among whom
 were twenty-one members who have held of fee in recent Governments. The President responded, closing his address as follows:
 ''I am sorry to be obliged to confess that
 the practical side of this question has received
 hut little of my attention. l am reminded,
 too, that in the administration of government,
 difficulty often arises in the attempt to care
 fully apply ideas which in themselves chal- l lenge unqualified approval. Thus it may be that the friends of international arbitration will not be able at once to secure the adoption, in it's whole extent, of their humane and be- re6cent scheme. But surely great progress should be made by sincere and hearty effort. promise you faithful and careful consider ation of the matter; and believe l may speak | for the American people in giving the assur-
 ance that they desire to see the killing of men for the accomplishment of national ambition | abolished; and that they will gladly hail tho l advent of peaceful methods in tho settlement of national disputes, so far as this is consist | ent with the defence and protection of our
 countrys territory, and with the maintenance | of our national honor when it affords shelter | and reposc for national integrity and persons
 flies the safety and protection of our citizens" 7"